All posts tagged "Maize"
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415Maize News in EnglishHippos destroy maize in Obongi district
Hippopotamuses wreak havoc in Obongi, Uganda, as they invade maize gardens in Yakinemiji, Kenya, and Arinya Cells, devastating crops and causing panic...
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345Maize News in EnglishAgriculture Dept plans to impose curbs on spring maize in Punjab
In response to alarming groundwater depletion due to spring maize cultivation, Punjab's Agriculture Department plans stringent measures. Director Jaswant Singh highlights the...
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311Maize News in EnglishCultivating healthier communities with provitamin A maize varieties
A study in Zimbabwe's Murehwa District reveals widespread vitamin A deficiency despite maize being a staple. Provitamin A maize shows promise, but...
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408Maize News in EnglishZambia’s insistence on GMO-free maize imports will hurt consumers’ pockets
Zambia faces a maize production crisis, with a more than 50% decrease due to a severe heatwave and drought. To meet domestic...
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253Maize News in English‘Media collaboration key to unlocking potential of wetlands’
The Department of Bangladesh Haor and Wetlands Development (DBHWD), in partnership with 'Amra Nari' and the Marine Journalists Network (MJN), convened a...
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330Maize News in EnglishGrains like maize, sugar beet and potatoes will be planted at a later time.
Local farmers in Münster face challenges due to drenched fields, hindering crop fertilization. Corn, sugar beet, and potato planting delayed. Rain affects...
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422Maize News in EnglishDrought cuts zambias maize harvest to 16 year low
Zambia faces its lowest maize harvest since 2008, plummeting 54% due to severe drought from El Niño, with production dropping to 1.5...
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370Maize News in EnglishHigh maize rates increase poultry feed cost by 14%
Rising maize prices in Indore have sparked a 14% increase in poultry feed costs, hitting poultry farm owners hard. Maize, a key...
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388Maize News in EnglishWe’ve recorded a maize deficit of 1.3m metric tonnes – govt
Zambia's 2023/24 maize production at 1.51M tonnes, down from 3.26M last season, leading to deficits in maize, paddy rice, wheat, and cassava...
